When "Zi Lin Xi Bao" slowly published "Portugal Chapter on the Rise of a Great Power Part 2", the "Beijing-Tianjin Times" as a daily newspaper had already serialized it for 14 issues. "Portugal Chapter", "Spain Chapter", "Netherlands Chapter"
It's all over, and the much-written "British Chapter" has also reached its third episode.
Regardless of whether it is Spain, Portugal or the Netherlands, they are now in the past tense. When writing about these countries, "The Rise of Great Powers" attracted the attention of some people, but it did not achieve a sensational effect.
Until the British chapter came out...
Tianjin Concession, Wei Mansion.
This is a three-story small foreign-style building, much shabbier than Marshal Chu's mansion. Former Beiyang Government Prime Minister Duan Qirui lived here with his family.
Duan Qirui's life creed is "no smoking, no drinking, no whoring, no gambling, no greed, no taking possession". He was known as the "Six No Presidents" at the time, and he was considered an alternative to the officialdom of the Republic of China. He has not owned any real estate until now.
Yuan Shikai once gave him a house. As soon as Yuan died, the original owner's son came to visit with the house deed, and Duan Qirui moved without saying a word.
But no matter how unconventional or honest he is, he will definitely have gray income, otherwise he would not be able to support his wife with five houses full of flowers.
As a man, Duan Qirui's biggest failure was the instability of the back house. The fourth concubine was always worried as soon as she got married. When he asked, he found out that she had the one he liked. Duan Qirui had to bear the pain and give up his love, marrying his four aunts as if they were married to their daughters.
The concubine was married off, and the remaining head wives and concubines all smoked cigarettes behind his back. As long as Duan Qirui was not at home, the concubines would dress up and sneak out to watch movies, go shopping, and listen to plays.
He always attracts bees and butterflies, often returning home in the middle of the night.
The color of this hat, hmm.
Since Duan Qirui retired to Tianjin some time ago, he has devoted himself to Buddhism and ignored political affairs. His only hobbies are Go and table tennis.
At this moment, Duan Zhengyi is playing chess, and his opponent is his son Duan Hongye.
On the chessboard, Bai Zi's big dragon energy was exhausted, and Duan Qirui was killed by his son. He thought for a long time, suddenly lifted the chessboard, and cursed angrily: "You bastard, what's the matter?"
If you don’t understand, you will just play chess randomly.”
Duan Hongye didn't dare to argue with his father and muttered in a low voice: "You can't afford to lose because of the bad chess basket. If you can't afford to lose, you still keep playing chess with me."
"What did you say?" Duan Qirui's nose was crooked, which was a sign of his anger.
"No, it's nothing, haha." Duan Hongye said with a smile.
The second aunt came in and advised: "Master, don't be angry, this is today's newspaper."
"Well, let it go." Duan Qirui nodded.
Duan Hongye took the opportunity to stand up and said: "Dad, you read the newspaper first, I have to go out for something."
"Sit down!" Duan Qirui scolded, "What can you do seriously? I'm warning you, if you hang out with Puyi again, be careful I'll break your legs."
"Haha." Duan Hongye could only sit back with a smile.
There were many Four Great Young Masters in the Republic of China. The "Four Great Young Masters of the Republic of China" in the early 1920s were Sun Ke, Zhang Xueliang, Lu Xiaojia and Duan Hongye. Unfortunately, Mr. Duan was really incapable of doing anything except Go, and he was just idle all day long.
After becoming a playboy and his father taking a back seat, he has received little attention from the outside world.
As far as Duan Hongye is concerned, he doesn't care about messy politics. Puyi is wealthy and generous, and often invites him to smoke cigarettes and play with women. Of course Mr. Duan is happy to play with Puyi.
Duan Qirui ignored his son, opened the Chinese version of the Beijing-Tianjin Times, and turned directly to "The Rise of a Great Power: Britain Chapter 3". This time the content was about the British Glorious Revolution. Zhou Hexuan analyzed the causes and consequences as usual, and
Add various interesting historical jokes.
When reading about Cromwell's military dictatorship, Duan Qirui couldn't help but think of Yuan Shikai, and sighed: "At any rate, Cromwell really ruled Britain, and he didn't dare to seize the throne and become the king himself. It's a pity that Yuan Gongxiong was so talented that he actually
If you listen to the slander and ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor, the great cause of the Republic will be ruined."
Duan Hongye was not interested in any of this. He sat there arranging the endgame and having fun playing chess with himself.
After reading the contents of the serial, Duan Qirui put down the newspaper and said: "This Zhou Hexuan has a lot of talent and is a real talent. If I were still the prime minister, I would definitely recruit him to serve as a staff member. If he is capable enough, I will definitely entrust him with important tasks."
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Duan Hongye was addicted to cigarettes. He yawned and said, "I know Zhou Hexuan. I met him in the club last time. The foreign devils all admire him."
"That's for sure," Duan Qirui said with a smile, "The Beijing-Tianjin Times has a very high standard. As a Chinese, he can publish articles in it, so he has naturally been recognized by foreigners."
Duan Hongye said: "Speaking of Zhou Hexuan, there is another interesting story."
"What interesting story?" Duan Qirui asked.
Duan Hongye is very familiar with gossip news. He said: "Zhou Hexuan also has a pen name Jin Yong, and he wrote a martial arts novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Many people in Tianjin are competing to read it. So Chu Yupu can't read the serial content.
It was so satisfying that he actually sent someone to arrest Zhou Hexuan and put him under house arrest to write novels for himself."
Duan Qirui was an old man from Beiyang. He looked down on Chu Yupu, an upstart in the warlord world, and said disdainfully: "If you leave a talented and learned person unused, you actually let him write novels to relieve his boredom. Chu Yupu is so short-sighted."
Duan Hongye smiled and said: "Yes, Chu Yupu asked Zhou Hexuan to be his foreign language secretary."
Duan Qirui was scolded by his son and said angrily: "You can make more friends with Zhou Hexuan from now on. As for Puyi, you are not allowed to have any contact with him again! Do you hear me?"
"I heard that," Duan Hongye curled his lips, and then smiled, "I'm going to play with Zhou Hexuan. I heard that he likes to play polo, and I happen to be good at it."
"roll!"
Duan Qirui's nose became crooked with anger again: "You've been playing around all day long, can you do something serious?"
Duan Hongye ran away laughing, took back his room and smoked a big cigarette, and then went out refreshed. He didn't have much money, so it was just a pretense to play polo with Zhou Hexuan, and his purpose was to invite Puyi out to play together.
, the deposed emperor who was generous with his actions was a good guy in the eyes of Mr. Duan.
At this moment in Zhang Yuan, Kang Youwei held the newspaper and read it again and again. He was deeply moved by the British Glorious Revolution, and the British welcomed back James II to inherit the throne, which gave him a vague glimpse of Puyi's restoration.
hope.
"If we take history as a mirror, we can know the ups and downs," Kang Youwei said. "The success of King James II in seizing the throne is our example. Now that the world is in chaos and the people are thinking about it, it is a good time to take advantage of the chaos."
Pu Yi asked doubtfully: "Zhou Hexuan pointed out three ways to me. He seemed not to be optimistic about restoration, but asked me to give up my status as emperor and start over."
Kang Youwei couldn't help but smile bitterly. With Puyi's weak ability and talent, no matter which side he defected to, his bones would be eaten away. Restoration was the only way.
At this time, the eunuch reported: "Your Majesty, Mr. Duan Hongye and Mr. Duan want to see you."